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<h1>Ethyl salicylate, C<sub>9</sub>H<sub>10</sub>O<sub>3</sub></h1>

Ethyl salicylate (C<sub>9</sub>H<sub>10</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) is a clear liquid that emits a faintly sweet, wintergreen-like aroma. It is frequently employed in the flavor and fragrance industry due to its pleasant, minty scent and taste. Apart from its applications in perfumes and as a flavoring agent in certain candies and pharmaceutical products, ethyl salicylate is also utilized in sunscreens and other cosmetic products. Furthermore, this compound has been studied for its potential anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, making it of interest in medical research.

<h2>Chemical formula</h2>
2-(HO)C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>4</sub>CO<sub>2</sub>C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>5</sub>

<h2>Other names</h2>
<ul>
<li>Ethyl 2-hydroxybenzoate</li>
<li>Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ethyl ester</li>
</ul>

<h2>External links</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethyl_salicylate">Ethyl salicylate - Wikipedia</a></li>
<li><a href="https://webbook.nist.gov/cgi/cbook.cgi?ID=C118616">Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ethyl ester - NIST Chemistry WebBook</a></li>
</ul>
